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10-02-19 | 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Smitty2k1

Let's say you're building up a new road bike (not used) with ~$1,500 budget, how would you split the cost? Obviously there are many "it depends" qualifiers, but for example I feel you shouldn't spend more money on wheels than you do on a frame. How does this seem for a reasonable breakdown?

Frame: $700
Wheels: $400
Groupset/components: $400

Discuss.

$1500

Frameset- $450
Wheels- $300
Drivetrain, cockpit, and all else- $750

I would look at buying a discontinued frame off randombikeparts, or something like New Albion Privateer. There are lots of framesets in aluminum or steel for $450 or less.

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